Physician Profile
Bonnie L. Nickel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nickel
Based in San Rafael, CA, Bonnie L. Nickel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Bonnie graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Bonnie provided 275 services to 186 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1881874709 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (415) 492-0950
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 LAS GALLINAS AVE SUITE 114
San Rafael, CA 94903
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
275 services · 186 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in San Rafael 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Bonnie L. Nickel?
Bonnie L. Nickel is an eye doctor in San Rafael, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Bonnie L. Nickel's address?
Bonnie L. Nickel is listed at 750 Las Gallinas Ave Suite 114, San Rafael, CA 94903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Bonnie L. Nickel?
The number on file is (415) 492-0950. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bonnie L. Nickel?
Bonnie L. Nickel's National Provider Identifier is 1881874709. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Bonnie L. Nickel train?
Bonnie L. Nickel attended Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bonnie L. Nickel have?
Bonnie L. Nickel has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Bonnie L. Nickel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Bonnie L. Nickel provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bonnie L. Nickel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bonnie L. Nickel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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